jrny4wrd Report post Posted January 31, 2021 How strong is artificial sinew? Is it dependible enough to use for hand stitched wallets? Is it strong enough for regular thread substitution or does it fray too much? Is friction an issue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klutes Report post Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) It is pretty darn tuff stuff. It will fray from friction wear. I used it a lot back in the 70-80 for Muzzleloading leather items. Hand sewn. It is widely used for tying / lacing down windings in rewinding electric motors. I have used rolls and rolls of the stuff. Curious. As why you would want it for wallets with all the other threads available? Edited January 31, 2021 by klutes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted January 31, 2021 39 minutes ago, jrny4wrd said: artificial sinew A hard question to answer without knowing more about the product. I hand sew and find that sometimes I've pulled the thread "one to many times" and have had it break unexpectedly. You'll probably have to waste some with a little trial and error. Some hand sewers add wax to their thread to keep in from fraying and to keep the friction to a minimum. Of course the size of the stitching holes will factor in along with the temper of the leather. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squid61 Report post Posted January 31, 2021 (edited) The stuff I have is not braided or even twisted so if I'm not careful it will split and pull off the needle. I put a full twist on the thread between the second and third piercing (standard "S" threading) to form a thread lock and it seems to work. I also keep to 30" or less per threading due to the fraying issue. Once it's sewn it seems to hold up well as long as it's not in an abrasive environment, I don't think I'd use it on a wallet. Clarification, I call the passing of the thread through the needle eye the first piercing. Edited February 1, 2021 by Squid61 Clarification Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted February 1, 2021 45 minutes ago, Squid61 said: it seems to hold up well as long as it's not in an abrasive environment As long as the finished look is what you are going for, sounds like you know what works best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klutes Report post Posted February 1, 2021 59 minutes ago, Squid61 said: The stuff I have is not braided or even twisted so if I'm not careful it will split and pull off the needle. I put a full twist on the thread between the second and third piercing (standard "S" threading) to form a thread lock and it seems to work. I also keep to 30" or less per threading due to the fraying issue. Once it's sewn it seems to hold up well as long as it's not in an abrasive environment, I don't think I'd use it on a wallet. Clarification, I call the passing of the thread through the needle eye the first piercing. No it’s not twisted . Or at least all that I have seen isn’t. As far as breaking strength it is strong stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted February 1, 2021 It is very strong stuff, but for exposed stitching, it is ugly as sin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jrny4wrd Report post Posted February 1, 2021 8 hours ago, klutes said: It is pretty darn tuff stuff. It will fray from friction wear. I used it a lot back in the 70-80 for Muzzleloading leather items. Hand sewn. It is widely used for tying / lacing down windings in rewinding electric motors. I have used rolls and rolls of the stuff. Curious. As why you would want it for wallets with all the other threads available? It was really just an example but it would bring a unique look to projects. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
